"We hope that the events of this summer are not what we'll be judged by. Hopefully people will look at our 40-year history," said Don Cormier, vice president of operations and safety management at Northumberland Ferries.

From Wood Islands

From Caribou

Revised ferry schedule

6:30 a.m.

8 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

1 p.m.

2:45 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

8 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

"We will certainly contemplate if there is a necessity to do anything in terms of restoring, if you will, consumer confidence. We will continue to, with our quality employees, properly maintain our assets and do everything we can to ensure that we have first of all safe, and reliable service."

Cormier said Northumberland Ferries has an excellent reputation, but he is concerned about the impact of this difficult summer.

Materials needed for the repairs to MV Confederation had to be ordered from Germany and will take three to four days to arrive.

Cormier noted none of the problems with the ferries were caused by inappropriate maintenance.

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